Reaching into lost worlds

Pete Rogers

On a journey of artistic discovery, experimenting with the unpredictable nature of expired Polaroid film. It began as a curiosity but grew into an exploration of chance and imagination.

As the chemicals in these films deteriorate, they create unexpected and often mesmerising results. Interplay between my creative intentions and the film's inconsistent nature giving rise to a series of images that transcend their initial intention. The results are ethereal visions evoking landscapes, distant planets, and biomorphic forms—each photograph a window into a world where reality and abstraction collide.

The exhibition of ‘cosmic accidents’ showcases a curated selection of these otherworldly images. Reproductions of the original Polaroids are displayed on the tables of the Flying Saucer Cafe, inviting viewers to embark on their journey of discovery and interpretation.

Join us in this celebration of serendipity, where the flaws of the expired film reveal the beauty of imperfection and the infinite possibilities of the photographic medium.

Artist biography

Pete's journey into photography comes from a background in education. His passion lies in creating images that evoke a sense of adventure and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

At the core of Pete's philosophy is the belief in the power of physical prints. He values the intimate, personal connection that tangible photographs foster between the viewer and the image. This appreciation for the tactile experience of photography informs his creative process.

Pete’s focus lies in pushing the boundaries of creative expression: Work which invites viewers to see the world through a lens of curiosity and wonder.

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5–6, 12–13, 19–20, 26–27 October

Saturday 10:00–16:00
Sunday 10:00–16:00

Reaching into lost worlds
Pete Rogers

'8' - expired Polaroid 600 film - 2024

'23' - expired Polaroid 600 film - 2024

'271' - expired Polaroid 600 film - 2024

'1112' - expired Polaroid 600 film - 2024

'27' - expired Polaroid 600 film - 2024

'1314' - expired Polaroid 600 film - 2024

'1718' - expired Polaroid 600 film - 2024

'1' - expired Polaroid 600 film - 2024

'1516' - expired Polaroid 600 film - 2024

'910' - expired Polaroid 600 film - 2024

'45' - expired Polaroid 600 film - 2024

'1920' - expired Polaroid 600 film - 2024

'2122' - expired Polaroid 600 film - 2024

'2324' - expired Polaroid 600 film - 2024

Exhibition book edition of 5 - 2024 Book of digital copies of original Polaroids used in the exhibition. Hand made, coptic bound with hard card covers. Blue 120gms paper pages in custom box.